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Investors weigh risks amid Venezuelan crisis

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... world's largest proven oil reserves, estimated at more than 300 billion barrels, alongside substantial deposits of gold, iron ore, bauxite and strategic minerals. However, years of sanctions, underinvestment and operational collapse left infrastructure ...

FEATURE | Agriculture: Golden soil

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025

... Zealand Conference. In 2023, China was Australia's largest export destination by far, offloading mostly an abundance of iron ore and bringing in about $143 billion to the economy, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity. Aitken theorises ...

'We won't bet against the US', but 'China is not a foe': Elia

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025

... between either country. We have already got massive exposure to China, by virtue of the ASX... a lot of the miners, coal, iron ore, is largely a China play. Approximately 30-40% of Australia's exports are directed towards China. So, China is not a foe ...

Zombie companies on the ASX are dying out

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025

... given it rises and falls with commodity prices. The investor interest in rare earths as well as increases in gold and iron ore prices has helped see capital flow into the sector, eliminating many distressed companies," Dickerson said. However, the healthcare ...

Australia must focus on 'friend-shoring': UNSW

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025

... restoring fiscal sustainability as budgetary pressures are expected to grow. "Future budget surpluses are at the whim of iron ore prices and reliant on bracket creep," it said. "Restoring fiscal sustainability via a balanced budget and low debt can help ...

Dividends to be down in FY25: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024

... yielding, major resource companies - such as BHP, RIO and FMG - are expected to be materially lower due to lower realised iron ore prices. "These companies remain highly profitable, cash generative business. It is simply that iron ore prices have continued ...

Resources for the win in 2025: Datt Capital

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2024

... fluctuations. He also pointed to the sector's resilience during the 2020 trade tensions with China, noting that Australian iron ore and coking coal producers have thrived despite that. Although some short-term challenges will persist, Datt remains optimistic ...

Chalmers expected to deliver Budget surplus

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to deliver a surplus in the upcoming Federal Budget, but he warned iron ore prices and a softening labour market put a dent in how large it will be. Speaking at an event for the Committee for Economic Development of ...

Listed companies drive economy's momentum: ABDO

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024

... investors, Bruce sees a "good absolute value opportunity" in the resources sector. "Our view is that the outlook for China and iron ore is better than the market - so resources are attractive," he said. "In that environment. You want to invest in the ...

Frontier adds two consultants

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023

... Sayers Group and Golden Gate Advisory. Before that, she worked in analyst roles at PwC, mining heavyweight BHP Billiton Iron Ore and KPMG. Frontier research director Paul Newfield pointed to the breadth of capabilities these appointments bring. "The ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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